Brave New Voices Poetry Showcase, event #3

A Heights Poet Laureate community project hosted by Michelle R. Smith, this free showcase features emerging youth & adult poets In tribute to the long-lived Youth Speaks poetry and spoken word festival, this FREE performance showcase is an open, engaged, and inspired space for emerging adult, youth, and community poets to share their original work. Hosted by 2025-2027 Heights Poet Laureate, Michelle R. Smith, this program will feature performances by Emma Klunzinger, MATTMATT Raybeam, and Indira Samuels before attendees are invited to participate in an open mic open for all ages. . . This showcase is the third in a four-event series. Next event: April 6, 2027 Lee Road Branch RSVP Information You Make Our Events Special – A performer without an audience is like a tree that falls in the forest with no one to hear. In both cases, the essence of the experience—the sound of the falling tree or the energy of the performance—depends on the presence of witnesses. Your Impact: When you purchase a ticket or RSVP and show up to our event, you’re not just filling a seat—your presence gives our performers the energy and excitement that fuels their performance. But without a full and engaged audience, their efforts won’t shine as brightly. The Reward: Your commitment to attending means a lot to Heights Arts, even more to those who are taking the stage, and most importantly to YOU.